Shadows in Paradise
Shadows in Paradise

Shadows in Paradise (1986)

PG-1310/17/1986Comedy, Drama, Romance1h 14m
73%
User
Score

Overview

Nikander, a rubbish collector and would-be entrepreneur, finds his plans for success dashed when his business associate dies. One evening, he meets Ilona, a down-on-her-luck cashier, in a local supermarket. Falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.

Aki Kaurismäki

Director

Mika Kaurismäki

Producer

Top Billed Cast

Matti Pellonpää

Matti Pellonpää

Nikander

Kati Outinen

Kati Outinen

Ilona

Sakari Kuosmanen

Sakari Kuosmanen

Melartin

Esko Nikkari

Esko Nikkari

Nikander's Co-Worker

Kylli Köngäs

Kylli Köngäs

Ilona's Friend

Pekka Laiho

Pekka Laiho

Store Manager

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Third Man

Svante Korkiakoski

Svante Korkiakoski

Police Officer

Mari Rantasila

Mari Rantasila

Nikander's Sister

Safka Pekkonen

Safka Pekkonen

Pianist

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